Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold, Warm
Facts about
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Prunus persica
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Prunus Persica Var. Nucipersica
Fortunella margarita
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. persica
C. japonica
Generic Group
Rose
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Nectarine and Kumquat
We might think that Nectarine and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Nectarine and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Nectarine and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Kumquat with peel is 44.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Nectarine and Kumquat belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Nectarine and Kumquat is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.